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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,668.03 and 22,072.22

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,668.03 and 22,072.22 is: 33,213.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,668.03 : 22,072.22 = 22,072.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,668.03/22,072.22 = 22,072.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,668.03x = 22,072.22 × 22,072.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,668.03x = 487,182,840.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,182,840.55/14,668.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,213.92

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